How to Check Nigerian Passport Application Status Online

Checking the status of your passport in Nigeria shouldn’t be a problem since everything can be done online right on your personal device.

What is Passport Application Status?

After submitting your application, you need to track whether it’s ready for pick up or not. Usually a section is provided online for you to track the status of passport irrespective of country of residence.

All you need do is to access the online passport status system to check your application status instead of going to the NIS passport office in your state.

In some cases it takes 7-10 business days after you applied and submitted your online passport application for your application to be trackable online.

Types of passports:

Standard e-Passport: For everyone

Official e-Passport:The official e-passport is primarily reserved for certain classes of government officials and Nigerian diplomats.

Irrespective of the passport, applicants still ask:

How do I check the status of my passport online application?

Two basic information to check Nigeria Passport online

Passport Application ID

Passport Reference No

How to get your passport application ID and Reference No

You can find your Passport application ID and Passport reference number in the e-mail sent to you by Nigeria Immigration Service when you successfully made payment and submitted your application.